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The Christian and Sex & Marriage. Matthew 5:27-32. Sex & Relationships: 3 fundamental beliefs of our society:. You can’t be happy unless you’re sexually active.
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The Christian and Sex & Marriage Matthew 5:27-32
Sex & Relationships: 3 fundamental beliefs of our society: • You can’t be happy unless you’re sexually active. • The kind of relationship that makes you happy isn’t necessarily what makes me happy – each of us has to work out his own arrangement. • You should definitely pursue the lifestyle that makes you happy.
In Jesus’ Kingdom... • Howshouldwelive? • Whatisrightandwhatiswrong? • Whatisgoodandwhatisevil? ... in theareaof sex & relationships?
God requires purity & faithfulness right down to our hearts & minds (v27-28) • Jesus ‘tightens’ theconstraintsofthelaw (v28) Surelyallare guilty! • Godcaresaboutourhearts.
Jesus’ call to purity & faithfulness calls for drastic measures (v29-30) • Come to Jesus on our knees • Daily repentance – turning away from sin for our own wellbeing.
Get trained up to do battle against sinful desires: • Every Man’s Battle – Steven Arterburn & Fred Stoeker • The Enemy Within – Kris Lundgaard • Sex is Not the Problem (Lust is) – Joshua Harris
Divorce is tantamount to adultery (v31-32) • God’s people should not get divorced • Marriage for life is God’s perfect plan for men & women.
Build a Marriage of Intimacy, Strength & Durability: • Married for God – Christopher Ash • This Momentary Marriage – John Piper • The Marriage Book – Nicky & Sila Lee
Divorce is tantamount to adultery (v31-32) • God’s people should not get divorced • Marriage for life is God’s perfect plan for men & women. • Divorce may sometimes be the lesser evil.
Jesus’ Kingdom is Beautiful! • We should ask Him for mercy! • We should be merciful to each other! • We should aspire to live out His kingdom’s values today.